Gene Early is a co-founder of Genomic Health, Inc., a pre-IPO biotech that has commercialized the first genomic based, breast cancer diagnostic test. Gene has previously founded or co-founded three other businesses both in the US and Europe. In addition, he has served as Vice-Chancellor of Operations at the University of the Nations-Kona (Hawaii). His Ph.D. is in leadership and organizational development, and his primary interests center around helping leaders and their organizations maximize the value of their people.
Gene will share his passion for aligning individual and organizational excellence. Particular attention will be given to his role in helping create the foundation for a great company at Genomic Health. Using the framework found in Jim Collins' book, Good to Great, he will share principles and practices that he has found useful organizationally and also in self-management during these uncertain times.
